An 80s music quiz is destined to transport you straight back to those neon wearing leg warmer days.
80s music was full of bright pop songs. As disco began its decline, modern rock became popular. Glam rock grew through the decade as did R&B and hip hop. How much of this 80s music trivia quiz will transport you back to the sounds of the 80s?
80s Music Quiz Questions Round 1
Finish the title of the 1983 song by Cyndi Lauper – Girls just ____ _____ ____
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Which song title is also the title of an 80’s movie featuring the artist Tina Turner?
What’s Love Got To Do With It
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life was the featured song in the 80s movie Dirty Dancing. Who did Bill Medley duet with?
Jennifer Warnes
What year was Michael Jackson’s Thriller single released?
Thriller was released in 1982
Finish the Whitney Houston lyrics from Saving All My Love For You – But no _____ _____ gonna do so I’m saving all my love for you
But no other man’s gonna do so I’m saving all my love for you
80s Music Quiz Questions Round 2
Which year did Band Aid reach Christmas number 1 with Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Do They Know It’s Christmas was released in 1983
Bon Jovi released their first song in 1983. What was it called?
Runaway
Which year was last Christmas released by George Michael?
Last Christmas was released in 1984
Finish the lyrics from Elton John I’m Still Standing – Lookin’ like a ____ survivor, feelin’ like a _____ kid
Lookin’ like a true survivor, feelin’ like a little kid
What’s the name of Boy George’s band who sang Karma Chameleon?
Culture Club
80s Music Quiz Questions Round 3
Complete the Bruce Springsteen lyrics from Born In The USA – I’m ten ____ burning down the road I’ve got ______ to run and nowhere to go
I’m ten years burning down the road I’ve got nowhere to run and nowhere to go
Which band released Don’t Stop Believin’ in 1981?
Journey
N.W.A released a hip hop song named what in 1988?
Straight Outta Compton
Fill in the lyrics for this Rick Astley song – Never gonna say ______ Never gonna tell a ___ and hurt you
Never gonna say goodbye Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Which film did the Survivor song Eye Of The Tiger feature in?
Rocky III
80s Music Quiz Questions Round 4
Dexys Midnight Runners released a popular song in 1982, what was it called?
Come On Eileen
Who did Kylie Minogue duet with singing Especially For You?
Kylie Minogie and Jason Donovan sang Especially For You
What were the names of the twin brothers from the band Bros?
Matt and Luke Goss
Finish the lyrics for this Bangles hit Eternal Flame – Say my ____ Sun shines through the _____
Say my name Sun shines through the rain
Who sang the 1988 Christmas number 1 Mistletoe and Wine?
Cliff Richard
80s Music Quiz Questions Round 5
What part of London did The Pet Shop Boys sing about in 1986?
The West End in West End Girls
Which band released Hungry Like A Wolf in 1982?
Duran Duran released Hungry Like A Wolf in 1982
Name the song and the singer from the lyrics – We’re no strangers to love, You know the rules and so do I
Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up
Who released I Wanna Dance With Somebody in 1987?
Whitney Houston
What was the name of Neighbour’s star Kylie Minogue’s first single in 1987?
Kylie Minogue released Locomotion in 1987 her first single
80s Music Quiz Questions Round 6
What all-female band released the hit song “Walk Like an Egyptian” in 1986?
The Bangles released Walk Like an Egyptian
Material Girl was released by who?
Material Girl was released by Madonna
What was the first music video ever played on MTV in 1981?
Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles was the first music video ever played on MTV in 1981
Who is the lead singer of the 80s band R.E.M?
Michael Stipe is the lead singer of R.E.M
Who are the two members of Eurythmics?
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart were the two members of Eurythmics
